There are many factors that constitute being an adult. An adult is much more than the age of 18. The dictionary definition states that an adult means to be completely adult: fully developed and mature. I think there is so much more that defines an adult. In the United States, an adult is considered a person who takes responsibility for themselves and their actions. An adult has a stable life and is able to take care of themselves physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. In other countries and cultures, the definition of an adult differs. Adults are unique in many ways. Each person is an entity with their own identity, their own thought process and their own way of seeing things. We all have different morals and values ​​due to our diverse upbringing. We have different interests. Our lives have taken us on individualized paths offering different experiences. A person's uniqueness comes from the combination of characteristics that make up their personality. Merriam, SB & Brockett, RG explain the difference between adult learning and adult education. Adult learning is a cognitive process. (Merriam, SB & Brockett, R. 2007, G p.5) Learning is acquiring new information from life experiences, reading for information and learning about personal relationships. It differs from adult education because it is informal. For example, if one wants to adopt a healthier lifestyle and gain information about good nutrition by reading a self-help book, this is adult learning. If one attends a nutrition class with a nutritionist as the instructor, it is a form of adult education. Adults learn throughout their lives because learning is a continuous process. Learning is constant, accidental and everywhere. Lindeman believes...... middle of article ......The liberal philosophical orientation does not fit my view of adult education. The aim is to “develop the intellectual capacities of the mind; making a person literate in the broadest sense – intellectually, morally and spiritually. The methods used are lectures; study groups, critical reading and discussion. I don't think any adult learner, or any student, benefits from this type of teaching. There are different ways to provide more engaging and effective information in education. My own philosophical orientation is a mix of progressive and humanist. I like both concepts which include problem solving, experience-based education, lifelong learning, experiential learning, feelings, interactivity and openness. I believe both concepts will help adult educators and adult learners succeed and become contributing individuals in our society..